OECD warns Persian Gulf escalation could slow global growth to 2.1%–1.8% in 2026–2027
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OECD and ECB warn that escalation in the Persian Gulf and a potential prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could materially slow 2026–2027 global growth while re-accelerating inflation. The ECB’s 25bp hike to 2.25% and higher US inflation underscore renewed energy-driven stagflation risk. This raises risk premia in crude pricing, tightens financial conditions, and increases pressure on rates-sensitive bonds and growth-oriented equities in the near term.
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The OECD and the ECB warn that a sustained escalation in the Persian Gulf could trigger a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply slowing global growth to 2.1%–1.8% in 2026–2027 and pushing inflation higher. The ECB raised rates by 25 basis points to 2.25% on June 11, citing Middle East risks. US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest level since April 2023. The shock is pressuring crude supply and pricing while weighing on rate-sensitive bonds (BE), US dollar assets (ONUS) and growth-focused equity indices (SUS).
